Hardware & Technical Monitor advice speed/size?

[GunnerBill]

I'm getting a new system nVidia 1080 many cores etc. [big grin]

The only thing I'm not confident on speccing and I've looked at many on the net is the monitor...

I need a max refresh rate right? And I WANT a big screen but the jargon is busting my head

Currently I have a Samsung S27D590 which is OK but I am aware of blurring in fast moving dogfights which is making it difficult for me to reacquire targets. It could be the PC but I'm comfortably running the game an ultra graphics with an unlimited frame rate at the moment so I don't think so, but maybe??? In any respect I do want a bigger display so I need good refresh rate to ensure that at least the monitor is not the problem.

Cheers!

 

[Para Handy]

I am in a slightly similar situation, I am looking to get a bigger monitor but I want it for 4K resolution, unfortunately I think there is an issue around the current 32" 16x9 screens that are available in that getting the 60Hz refresh means limitations on connectivity (i.e. only displayport on some models etc.). There is also a lack of models with g-sync (the Nvidia alternative to freesync) at that size. There seems to be loads of 21x9 (ultrawide screen) curved screens but none of them are over 1600 pixels high but if that ultrawide, curved screen type fits your requirements then there are some good 34" ones available. One I considered is https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-PG348Q-Widescreen-Curved-Monitor/dp/B01A9EN4YU

I have decided to wait for some movement in production and stick with my BenQ GW2765 for the moment (it is a really great monitor).

 

[CMDR MAIN SEQUENCE]

For sure the higher the refresh rate the better, though a lot of people probably wouldn't notice the difference once you get above 60Hz-75Hz. Then again, people who have 120 or 144Hz monitors say they could never go back to a regular 60Hz display. Key thing is that just because refresh rate is higher does not mean you won't get ghosting, which might be what you are experiencing. One of the main factors here (but not the only one) is the response time. Problem is that the specs that manufacturers quote should be taken with a pinch of salt, but general rule is to only look at monitors with a response time of 5ms or less and personally I don't look at monitors that are clearly targeted at business users or CAD/design/graphics use. This article explains more: https://pcmonitors.info/articles/factors-affecting-pc-monitor-responsiveness/

I can strongly recommend adaptive sync so G-sync for nvidia cards. I have Freesync for my AMD card and would not go without it. Unfortunately there is a premium for monitors supporting G-sync.

The most important thing is that before making a purchasing decision you read expert reviews from respected sites such as:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/
https://pcmonitors.info/
Also the monitor reviews on Tom's Hardware are quite thorough.

You didn't mention budget. Have you considered Ultrawide (21:9)? https://pcmonitors.info/articles/games-movies-and-the-desktop-at-3440-x-1440/. I have a 3440x1440 curved 21:9 @ 75Hz and can thoroughly recommend the experience (speaking as someone who also plays in VR)!

Hope this helps.

 

[GunnerBill]

I am in a slightly similar situation, I am looking to get a bigger monitor but I want it for 4K resolution, unfortunately I think there is an issue around the current 32" 16x9 screens that are available in that getting the 60Hz refresh means limitations on connectivity (i.e. only displayport on some models etc.). There is also a lack of models with g-sync (the Nvidia alternative to freesync) at that size. There seems to be loads of 21x9 (ultrawide screen) curved screens but none of them are over 1600 pixels high but if that ultrawide, curved screen type fits your requirements then there are some good 34" ones available. One I considered is https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-PG348Q-Widescreen-Curved-Monitor/dp/B01A9EN4YU

I have decided to wait for some movement in production and stick with my BenQ GW2765 for the moment (it is a really great monitor).

I think you summed it up pretty well.

Since posting I've been doing more research and pretty much what you say. Gsync + refresh + >27" =

 

[CMDR MAIN SEQUENCE]

There seems to be loads of 21x9 (ultrawide screen) curved screens but none of them are over 1600 pixels high

There is this one:
https://pcmonitors.info/lg/lg-38uc99-37-5-inch-curved-ultrawide-with-3840-x-1600-resolution/

Out in the US but not available in Europe until March at the earliest apparently. If it wasn't for the awful Freesync range* I would be all over this monitor like a rash. *ignoring the fact that I would probably need a new desk

 

[Morbad]

Then again, people who have 120 or 144Hz monitors say they could never go back to a regular 60Hz display

Played games at 100 to 170Hz on high-end CRTs for almost twenty years.

Have no issues at all with a 60Hz VA panel in Elite: Dangerous.

 

[Para Handy]

There is this one:
https://pcmonitors.info/lg/lg-38uc99-37-5-inch-curved-ultrawide-with-3840-x-1600-resolution/

Out in the US but not available in Europe until March at the earliest apparently. If it wasn't for the awful Freesync range* I would be all over this monitor like a rash. *ignoring the fact that I would probably need a new desk

Actually I did seriously consider getting this (it is available in the UK) however it is only 1600p, which is still better than most other ultrawides but at 38" is probably similar in appearance to 1440p. In addition to not being 2160p, it has freesync (I'm Nvida user) and I understand there are refresh rate issues with some inputs - I discounted it before going too far into the specs.

It does look amazing though...

 

[GunnerBill]

There is this one:
https://pcmonitors.info/lg/lg-38uc99-37-5-inch-curved-ultrawide-with-3840-x-1600-resolution/

Out in the US but not available in Europe until March at the earliest apparently. If it wasn't for the awful Freesync range* I would be all over this monitor like a rash. *ignoring the fact that I would probably need a new desk

Yahhh I saw that one $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!! lol

 

[Zieman]

I'm happy with my Philips Brilliance 43" BDM4350UC 4K monitor.

 

[Para Handy]

I'm happy with my Philips Brilliance 43" BDM4350UC 4K monitor.

I read some good reviews of that, is it true that you get no smearing at 4K 60Hz in E D for example?

Do you get any of the "stuttering" every 2.5 sec that has been reported?

The monitor if probably too big for me but it might be worth considering it.

 

[Zieman]

I read some good reviews of that, is it true that you get no smearing at 4K 60Hz in E D for example?

I'm not sure what you mean by smearing (not native speaker), but if you mean ghost images trailing moving high contrast objects on screen, I have noticed no such thing in 8 months of extensive usage.

Do you get any of the "stuttering" every 2.5 sec that has been reported?

Nothing that regular (using displayport 1.2 ports & cable).
I still get the same irregular judders/jitters/stutters in E: D, regardless of resolution and GFX settings, that I got with GTX 780 and 1080p display.